fictional
adjective/ˈfɪkʃənəl/
Frequency rank: #5,003 most common English word
Meaning
not real; existing only in stories or imagination.
Example sentence
The wizard is one of the most beloved fictional characters in modern literature.
Synonyms & related words
- imaginary
- made-up
- invented
- fictitious
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